[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 128 (Tuesday, September 17, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1615]
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                  TRIBUTE TO NINE OUTSTANDING STUDENTS

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                          HON. JAMES M. TALENT

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 17, 1996

  Mr. TALENT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize nine outstanding 
students from my district. These students set their sights high, and as 
a result, each student received a Congressional Award.
  Congressional Awards are given to students who excel in the four 
program areas, including public service, personal development, physical 
fitness, and expedition and exploration. The awards are divided into 
three categories, based on age, accumulated hours, and duration of 
activities. It was my privilege to meet these outstanding youths and 
present them with their awards.
  First, Dana Metzler of Kirkwood was awarded the Silver Congressional 
Award. Ms. Metzler was between the ages of 16 and 18 and had worked a 
minimum of 420 hours over at least 15 months to earn her award. Ms. 
Metzler attends Kirkwood High School.
  Second, there were eight Bronze Congressional Awards, youths at least 
14, who had worked 210 hours over the course of at least 7 months. 
These honorees included: Tanith Leigh Balaban of Chesterfield, who 
attends Parkway Central High School; Alyssa Barker of Fenton, who 
attends Rockwood Summit High School; Kevin Buckley of Bridgeton, who 
attends Christian Brothers College in Clayton; Kathleen Castello of St. 
Louis, who attends Rosati-Kain High School; Megan Connally O'Keefe of 
Bridgeton, who attends Pattonville High School; Kathleen Paige of St. 
John, who attends St. Thomas Aquinas-Mercy High School; Stephanie 
Schaller of Ballwin, who attends Cor Jesu Academy; and Christopher 
Slaten of St. Louis, who attends Parkway West of Middle School.
  Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to be able to recognize these extraordinary 
young people for their achievements. Their success is a true reflection 
not only of their drive and determination, but also on the parents, 
family members and teachers who have supported their hard work and 
determination. These students are an excellent example of what young 
people will achieve when given the opportunity.

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